Barry Richardson Passes away

[Thomas Belknap]

Originally Posted by Barry Richardson

Aritra,

I hope I spelled your name right, if not I'm sorry. I understand how you feel. Bear and I love to watch Smoking Gun, Most Daring, Most Shocking and Dirty Jobs together, now those I get to watch alone. He loved when I made the Beagles howl in the house, he loved watching them play together. He was so easy to get along with and the little things I did made him so happy. I miss his laugh, it was always so hearty. Even when we didn't talk but as long as we were in the same room was enough for him. When I went to bed before him because I love to read before sleeping he would say "I will miss you" All those little things that I took for granted because I thought we would be together till we grew old, I will miss the most. I keep telling myself, "no,no,no, this didn't happen. He wasn't suppose to leave me" but I know it did happen and now that he is gone I realized that I loved him more than I thought I did. I know everything he did, he did for us even if that meant sometimes he couldn't watch a movie with me or pay attention to it because he was working on our future. This was his dream, working from home and he worked hard at it and was happy that I was willing and able to learn whatever I could to free up time for him to work on other things. I know I will probably never find another man that will love me as much or like he did. I have been though a lot in my life before meeting Bear and I finally thought, now I've done something right being with Bear, 9 years just wasn't enough.

Martha, my heart breaks for you.

If you need any help running Barry's business or trying to pick up where he left off, you have a family here waiting to help you.

I am truly sorry but please remember we are here if and when you need help.

[HeySal]

Barry was a vital reminder of what it is to be a Warrior. I did not know him personally but if Martha reads this I feel it is important for her to know we felt him to be one of the best - his insight and integrity was an important part of the shine of the Warrior spirit and he will be missed.

[Matthew P. Griffin]

R.I.P. Barry

One very straight shooter, never violated a single term (and was quick to tell
me when I did) you could not find a more reputable marketer with a nare one
blemish on his marketing record. I considered Barry a mentor at times but
mostly a business associate that I have worked with since I've started online
marketing.

To hear of him passing and how it effected me has me considering that maybe
he was actually a real friend. When someone you've spoken with on a weekly,
and sometimes daily basis passes, you realize that we as humans cannot inner-
connect with eachother with out our human nature materializing some sort of
basic, God given friendship.

I truly will miss him.

My prayers go to Marth Richardson....Barry had just been able to finally quit
his day job and go full time online. Made his first brand new car purchase.
I can only imagine what type of terror you are faced with Martha, and I commend
you Mr. Jim Miller for stepping up to the plate to help ease away some of that
terror for Mrs. Richardson.

God Bless you both.

I will contribute when and as much as I can!

Matthew P. Griffin

[Texson5]

Hi,

I have not been active in the forum long enough or often enough to
have had the chance to know who Berry is.

But from reading your post Jim I and the many other by those who knew him
I can only wish I would have had a chance to meet him.

I will be lifting Martha up in pray as well as the rest of their family and friends.

Jess

[icyguy]

Hi Martha

Dee here.. Barry has given me a sounding guide and great improvement tips to my ebiz.
I can never forget to mention his name whenever I am asked about who has inspired you the most? I can say that Barry has inspired me to be a better marketer. He corrected me of my grammar for my first salespage and it was a great insight.

I want to return the favors. Please do ask me on anything that I can assist you with...
is not easy what you are going through but the warriors are here to help the warriors' family and make them stand on their two feet. Is the spirit of Barry Richardson's generosity that will live on!

My deepest condolences to you and your family and poor beagle

[sylviad]

Has anyone noticed from these posts just how much time Barry spent talking with Warriors on a daily basis? It's amazing that he got anything done at all on his own business. No wonder he didn't have time to organize his business details before his untimely and shocking death. Clearly, his focus was on more important things which, as it happens, will turn out to have been the best use of his time... making friends and helping anyone who crossed his path.

When I read about his two beagles, a small memory flickered in my brain. I recognize Barry by name, but couldn't quite put my finger on how I knew him. And then it came to me... he offered input when I was launching my dog health package. Unfortunately, my PMs all got deleted when the Forum crashed a few weeks back, so I cannot go back and refresh myself of our conversations. But it probably doesn't really matter. What matters is the feeling he left with me... of a man who cares about people, who loves animals and shares all his knowledge with anyone who needs it.

It's that attitude of generosity that will enable Martha to overcome those missing business details, because she will have many of Barry's friends to help out. She will not be alone.

Martha, for a short time at least, you will have Barry watching over you as my partner watched over me early in my grief. My partner in spirit sent me the help I needed when I needed it the most in the first few months after his death. And Barry will do the same for you.

Sudden death is extremely difficult to accept and comprehend. I hope you get some answers soon.

My sincerest condolensces to you, your family and your Beagles (for they surely will be suffering too), and to you Jim, for having to bear this difficult transition.

Sincere regards,
Sylvia

[Scott Anson]

R.I.P. Barry,

life is short, too short! I will miss you my friend.

[rosterling]

This is so sad. If I hadn't gotten busy with other things, on Saturday I was planning to sign up for TotalMarketer. I hope it helps Martha a bit to read how much Barry meant to the IM community. Like everyone here, I have been on a lot of lists and unsubscribed from many. But, I never unsubscribed from Barry's list. Or Jim Miller's for that matter. I had no idea they were best friends. I guess birds of a feather flock together. Rest in Peace, Barry.

[Carl Hughes]

Martha

I feel like I have missed out Greatly because I can not say that I knew your husband. I want you to know that you are in my prayers in this difficult time.

[Davion Wong]

I am really shocked and sadden by the news. I have communicated with this guy for a while and he is a good man. Surely, he will be missed.

[Charles E. White]

Just the number of people who have written in this thread about how Barry has helped them and what a nice guy he was shows Barry had the True Warrior Spirit not just here in the forum but in life itself.

Barry will be missed by a lot of people here in the forum and was an asset to us all, not just in his help he gave but in knowing a person like him that actually cared about people and that he wanted to help them.

Losing a loved one myself after 10 years it is something you never get over and my heart, prayers, and thoughts goes out to Martha and his family.

They can take your body but never your spirit and kindness from our memories.

[mrmatiesto]

Hello Everyone,

Well it is Monday morning here and we hope to get word on the cause of death of Barry today. It is frustrating not knowing what took him from us soon suddenly and way to soon.

Again I want to thank all of you for your kind words and thoughts and prayers. I will be trying to locate all of those who were partnering with Barry on offers and website/memberships.

If you are one of these people please contact me via email and I will set aside time to contact you either by phone or in some other way. I have a daunting task ahead of me and I ask that you please give me time to work through some of the details before you get mad at me.

I want everyone to know that Martha and I will do our best to keep you informed of what is going on and let you know if you can help us.

Right now we need to find Barry's partners and work out what to do with those first. Barry wasn't much on organization and stuff is scattered all over the place so hang in there we will work it all out in time.

We want to thank all of you who have donated to this cause and we hope you will pass on our thanks to your members if you have let them know about Barry's passing. Please pass on our thanks for us.

Jim
jfmiller@maine.rr.com

[jhongren]

Right now we need to find Barry's partners and work out what to do with those first. Barry wasn't much on organization and stuff is scattered all over the place so hang in there we will work it all out in time.

Hi Jim,

I am wondering as partners, can we promote something and all the funding goes to Barry's family?

I am willing to help cos Barry guided me alot when my list was less than a 1000 then. Now with my list over 6000, I hope to do something for Barry. Maybe a firesale...

My 2 cents,
John

[flipidy]

Like so many others I never met Barry personally, but still he touched my life with a joyful willingness to help and praise. I remember him well as one of my very first members when I still wasn't sure what I was doing. He was there to support me from the beginning and I will always appreciate him for that.

He will be sorely missed by me and so many others. It's truly amazing to read through all of the posts and realize just how many lives he touched! What a wonderful blessing he was to all of us!

Many blessings to you Martha and to all of the friends who will miss his kindness!
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Lisa

[Martha Richardson]

Hello All,

I finally heard from the M.E. and she said he died from an Aortic Aneurysm, which was why it was so fast. She said even if I had a surgeon here nothing could have been done. So now I can work in the service arrangements. Thanks again all for your kind words and stories about how Bear was willing to help you in any way he could.

Found this info online, Bear had the first 3.




Risk factors for aortic aneurysm include the following:

• Age 55 years or older
• Male sex
• High blood pressure
• Smoking
• Inherited diseases that cause weakening of the blood vessels, with emphasis on Marfan syndrome
• Family history of aortic aneurysm

I just talked with his aunts and they said that his Mother died from a brain aneurysm, so that makes 4 risk factors he had.


Martha Richardson

[gpower2]

I offer my most sincere condolences. I didn't have the opportunity to know Barry, but it is obvious that he touched so many.

Gary

[thinkrich]

I am sure Martha will not be left alone to wade thru this difficult time.

I am sure that thru the help and support and knowlege among the Warrior community, that together we can help her to continue Barry's fine work.

Perhaps we can organise a Barry Richardson Memorial Giveaway event, or similar.

Just a thought. Maybe it can help.
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[mrmatiesto]

Hi

In answer to your questions about doing firesales and fund raising on behalf of Martha to help with the expenses I believe its a great thing to do and would appreciate the help in this matter. I know all of you will do what you can to help.

I don't want to offend anyone by saying do this or don't do that and I don't want to have to choose one of you over another to hold a sale or whatever.

I will be honest with you right now I am just swamped with people asking and rightly so for me to fix problems and find download pages on orders that got messed up that I don't have time to do a sale myself. Barry's business organization left a lot to be desired. I am sure to him it was fine but I am still wading through piles of files and sites and memberships.

I don't mean to complain please forgive me if it sounds that way. There are so many of you willing to help and there is really not a lot you can do as far as his business went.

I will go and start a new thread for all of you and maybe we can all come together in some way to setup a sale or at least discuss it. Maybe we can get something off the ground with all your help. You will have to choose among you who does what and when.

Or you can simply have your own sales individually and either send the proceeds to Martha via Barry's PayPal address or link direct to his PayPal account from the sales page.

Any help in this way will be appreciated. Let me go start a thread for you and you can contact me with what you decide to do so I know what to look for.

Thanks
Jim

[mrmatiesto]

Please follow this thread to discuss what to do about fund raising for Martha.

Discuss fund raising for Barry Richardson

Jim

[mrmatiesto]

Hello Everyone,

I received a PM from Christian Sawyer a fellow Warrior and instead of writing a long post I am just going to paste it below. He is setting up a sale and you can help if you like by contacting him.

Hi Jim,

I have been following the post about Barry's passing and wanting to give back to him and his family for all of the help that he has given me and this forum.

My business partner and I are already working on a PLR package to sell in which 100% of all proceeds will go to Martha and Barry's family.

I would love to have you post on our WSO, which should be coming out Wednesday, to tell people that we have talked and all money will be going to Martha and the family.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
-Christian

Jim

[sylviad]

Originally Posted by Barry Richardson

Hello All,

I finally heard from the M.E. and she said he died from an Aortic Aneurysm, which was why it was so fast. She said even if I had a surgeon here nothing could have been done. So now I can work in the service arrangements. Thanks again all for your kind words and stories about how Bear was willing to help you in any way he could...

Martha Richardson

Martha, it is both disturbing and satisfying to hear about the aneurysm. Strange that I should say that, isn't it? Let me explain.

It's disturbing that he was struck down from something so devastating, but satisfying that it wasn't anything he or his doctors could have forseen and prevented. As the doctor told you, he could not have done anything even if he'd been in the room at the time. It would have been worse if it could have been prevented.

We can only hope that he did not suffer, and from what I understand about aneurysms, they are extremely fast so it's very likely that he did not. It was just one of those unfortunate things that can strike anyone at any time, not just people over 50. I know of one young man of 27 who did not smoke who also died suddenly from an aneurysm that had been detected but they couldn't operate. It was just family history.

I hope this gives you some comfort knowing that Barry's aneurysm most likely could not have been helped even if they'd known.

Best regards,
Sylvia

[ebiz96]

That's Sad..I didn't know Barry..But he truly be missed here.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends....

May he rest in peace.


Ash

[Christian Sawyer]

Thanks Jim.

As stated please contact me if you would like to assist us. All proceeds will be going to Barry's family.

If you do not have time to help please keep a look out for the WSO.

Thanks!

-Christian

Originally Posted by mrmatiesto

Hello Everyone,

I received a PM from Christian Sawyer a fellow Warrior and instead of writing a long post I am just going to paste it below. He is setting up a sale and you can help if you like by contacting him.

Hi Jim,

I have been following the post about Barry's passing and wanting to give back to him and his family for all of the help that he has given me and this forum.

My business partner and I are already working on a PLR package to sell in which 100% of all proceeds will go to Martha and Barry's family.

I would love to have you post on our WSO, which should be coming out Wednesday, to tell people that we have talked and all money will be going to Martha and the family.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
-Christian

Jim

[BizBoost]

Very sorry to hear about this. I just lost my brother, last Thursday, after his 2.5-yr battle with brain cancer and my father was just diagnosed with stage IV inoperable lung cancer. Because of these, I've become way more sensitive to others who are going through even remotely similar experiences.

May God bless you all,
Eric

[martin maclennan]

I got the bad news via email on the 7th, I'm sorry to here about the loss of Barry, he was a great guy .

R.I.P

Martin Maclennan

[krusher]

I also was saddened to hear of Barry's passing on. I've been on Barry's lists for 3-4 years. I don't know about you all, but I usually form a picture of the person in my mind when I don't have a physical picture to associate with them - so when I finally saw Barry's picture for the first time I was surprised! He was older than I'd pictured and Martha's nickname of "Bear" just seems so perfect for him - kind of like "Gentle Ben"!

I lost my first wife to cancer at 33 years of age - and I had a 3 yr old son to raise by myself, so I know what it's like to lose your spouse. Martha, I'm so sorry for your loss and if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

After reading Jim's e-mail concerning Barry's passing, I went and bought 2 items from one of Barry's last e-mails. I figured Martha could use the commission checks.

Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy ... God bless you and keep you Martha.

Sincerely,
Mark Krusch

[Shane Dolby]

Barry will be missed by a great many people Myself included. Wish you the best Martha

Shane Dolby

[Vincent Abrugar]

I am deeply saddened to hear about Barry's death.

We know he will be greatly missed by Warriors and all who knew him.

R.I.P

[mrmatiesto]

Hello Everyone,

First let me thank you to all of you again for your kind words and offer of help.

I just discoverd that Barry left 318 support tickets unanswered and I will
be spending the day trying to answer as many as I can. If any of you had
a ticket open please give me time to sort out the situation I will get you
answered as soon as I can.

I setup a sale to split the profit with Martha as its going to take me a while
to get things straightened out for her with Barry's business.

Since I am neglecting my own business to a large extent and not sending out
my own promotions hardly at all due to the workload of getting Barry's business
in order If you would help promote it I would be grateful.

If you don't have time it is ok and I thank you for your condolences.

Here is the link if you want to check it out and promote it.
Thanks to Tracy for putting this up as a WSO I bought it
this morning and set it up.

EZ Ebook Templates Package 1 - New Updated Version!

Thanks
Jim

[midwestmedia]

I didn't know Barry very well but had some dealings with him. I just lost an uncle this week so I can only imagine what the family is going through.

Has a service been arranged yet? Is there a place where we can send flowers or tributes wherever a memorial is being held? I know that seeing flowers and other tributes at the service was something my family wanted.

I just learned of this a few minutes ago and was so surprised.

Jen

[Martha Richardson]

Hello All,

I am meeting with the Funeral home tomorrow morning, will post where you can send flowers and the time after I get back home. Thanks again all, it is truly appreciated.

Martha Richardson

[Martha Richardson]

Hello all,

Here is the info.

Visitation Sat. March 14, 2009 noon - 2pm, Funeral at 2pm. Flowers can be sent to:

Memorial Funeral Home
1217 Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO 65202

If you would like to leave an online tribute, you can go here:

www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com

thanks again all for being there for me,

Martha Richardson

[Garrett Dann]

Wow

My computer has been down for several days, and this is
what I have come back to...oh my God, I could not be more
sad.

Barry, Bro, I guess you just never know....

So sad it's hard to think of words, but I know I must none
the less.

You bud, were one of the true 'good guys on this earth' and
in this field for sure, your future contributions to it will be
missed by us all.

There is just never enough time is there?

I will miss you Bro, thank you for the help you have given me,
and all of us, over the years.

Martha, I am so sorry to hear of this disaster and understand
that even though I have lost many loved ones over the years,
nothing is as devistating as losing your solemate - your 'other
half'.

Hopefully the comfort of close friends and family, and the out-
pouring of offers of support and condolences from all of us
who Barry touched with his 'always helpful and pleasant'
attitude, will help soften the blow even ever so slightly.

Barry was helpful to and well loved and appreciated by many,
we will all miss him greatly. I had been in contact with Barry
several times over the years through emails and blog posts
and Barry was always very helpful and gave advice freely. He
was a nice fella to deal with and never gave you the feeling
that he was 'trying to get into your wallet' like so many other
Marketers do when you ask for an answer to a simple question.

I will miss Barry, he was just a helpful, awesome fella to have
known.

Today, even though I am 5 days late (damn computer), I will
be sad all day....and a couple more to come... .

Good bye Barry - peace be with you and yours Bro, I know you
are in a better place.

I think 'TIME' is our most precious commodity.

- Garrett

PS - All of you who can - please send what you can to Martha,
she will need all the support she can get, emotional support
and more importantly right now - monetary support.

Please give what you can, anyway you can, it will be greatly
appreciated I'm sure.
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[Chase Beach]

Martha,

God Bless you... your family and for Heaven, giving us a wonderful man to help many of us.

This post really shock me up.. brought reality into focus.

Jim, may God continue to guide you...

Deepest Regards,

Chase

[ryanbessling]

I have just put the funeral arrangements on barryrichardsontribute.com

I have also changed the re-tweet message.

Can everyone please re-tweet the message?

Thank you!

[mrmatiesto]

Hi

Thanks Ryan I appreciate the help. And thanks to everyone else too for your kindness it is appreciated.

Jim

[Cindy Ramsay]

This is terrible. I worked with Barry and he will be sadly missed. My sincerest condolences to Barry's family and friends.

Cindy Ramsay

[ryanbessling]

Jim,

No problem! I will do what I can to help out any way I possible can.

If anyone has pictures of Barry please PM me the links to them so that I can use them to make the tribute site look better.

Also, if there are any Warriors who have site design and or graphic design skills that they would like to help me make the tribute page look better just PM me so that we can make it happen.

Thank you!
Ryan

[Christian Sawyer]

Ok guys!

We are almost done with the WSO that will generate money for Barry's family. It should be up some time tomorrow morning or afternoon.

Keep a look out for it and I will post a link in here as well!

Thanks,
-Christian

[Cindy Ramsay]

Hello Ryan

I PM'd you about some graphics for the tribute page.


Sincerely,

Cindy

[ryanbessling]

Thank you Cindy!

You did a great job!
Greatly Appreciate it!

Barry was one of your best customers.
I am sure he would be happy too!

Once again, Thank You!

[toptones]

Wow...just stopped in to see this. The short emails I exchanged with him told me he was a caring fellow. Rest in Peace Barry

[spraven]

Hey All

I went to the funeral home website to leave my Condolences and I noticed that there was not many of Barry's online friends who have posted there yet.

I know Martha can come here and read all the great things that we have to say about Barry, but I am sure his family would also like to know how much Barry was loved and respected by all of his online family.

If you would like to leave an online tribute, you can go here:

www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com

Thanks

Sharlene

[Christian Sawyer]

Ok guys it is that time!

Our WSO has launched: http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...ns-family.html

Please support Barry's family, 100% of all proceeds will be sent to Martha.

Thanks and enjoy!

-Christian

[Waller Jamison]

Really sorry to hear the news. Although I didn't know Barry personally, I was on his list and he always responded with great kindness to my emails.

love to Martha, my thoughts are with you.

Waller

[aguinaga]

Barry was a great person.

He had a great sense of humor and he was ALWAYS willing to help.

I met Barry online a few years back, we became good friends
and then we ended up sharing a room at an Internet Marketing
Seminar.

I am extremely sadden by the fact that he's gone; and can
only imagine what kind of pain his wife is going through.

May God give you the strength to deal with this
untimely loss.

Below is a picture of Barry "twisting my arm" - so
i could give his subscribers a discount on one
of my products.

We used the pic for the sales page.

His email to his list said something like:

"I twisted Gabriels arm, so he can give you a discount"

Then, there he was on the sales page... literally twistig
my arm



R.I.P Barry.

God Bless,
Gabriel

[Glenn Newsome]

Martha,
Condolences and respect. Barry was appreciated here a great deal. I did not have the pleasure of knowing him personally, but have gained wisdom and insight viewing his post in the forum.
Glenn Newsome

[mrmatiesto]

Hi Everyone

Sorry I haven't posted in a day or so but I have been busy answering support tickets Barry had left to answer.

Today at 2pm Barry will be laid to rest please keep his family in mind and if you pray say a little prayer for them too.

I won't be doing much today in the way of working on any of Barry's business I need to devote a little time to mine. If your a member of one of my sites I apologize for neglecting you. I hope you understand.

I want to thank all of you once again for your kindness over the last week it has been realy uplifting to see Barry had so many friends.

May God bless you all in whatever you do.

Jim

[ktlasm]

Sincere prayers to his wife and family...

[mrmatiesto]

Hello Everyone

Here is an update for you. Martha has been having a real hard time not just paying the normal bills but also there is a lot left to pay for the funeral services and so forth.

She will be putting some of Barry's domain names in the special offer section for sale please if you can or need a good domain name see what she offers and make her an offer.

I have been so busy with other aspects of the business that I haven't had time to setup a sale to help bring in some much needed money for her. If anyone would be willing to set something up It would be appreciated.

Here is the link if you would like to make a donation to the cause and every little bit helps. Barry Richardson Tribute

Thanks
Jim